Influence of climate, fruit availability and nutritional content on bird selection of non-native, invasive (Frangula alnus) and native (Prunus serotina) fruit in eastern Massachusetts
Second only to habitat destruction, the introduction of non-native, invasive species is a major threat to ecosystems and is exacerbated by global climate change resulting in a shift in plant phenology. By consuming fruit and defecating seeds, birds are a dispersal agent for many plant species, parti...
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